Mindfulness

Which of these are common negative thought triggers?

• Getting a bad grade on a test

• Getting a good grade on a test

• When someone points out one of your insecurities

• Working hard on a challenging task

• Receiving a compliment

I know when I am stuck in a negative thought

• every time

• most of the time

• sometimes

• rarely

• never

If you have no control over your thoughts, you will be able to control your behaviors better.

• True

• False

Mindful practice can help you _______ & ________ strong emotions in difficult situations.

(choose two)

• ignore

• push down

• deal with

• boost

• notice

Answer explanation

when you mindfully notice that you're feeling a negative emotion, you're better able to identify an effective coping skill to help you deal with the negative emotion appropriately.

I know when to use a coping skill

• usually

• sometimes

• rarely

• never

"Mindfulness" means all of the following EXCEPT:

• Being present in the moment with thoughts and feelings

• Accepting yourself, your current situation, and the people or things around you.

• Having a full mind

• Being aware of what is happening

How is breathing related to your mindful practice? (check all that apply)

• Breathing does not help your mindfulness practice

• Breathing helps control your emotions

• Breathing helps focus your mind

• Breathing makes you feel less tired

When you are being mindful, your thoughts and feelings are like

• Behaviors

• Waves

• Honey Badgers

• Onions

Mindful or Unmindful

You stop to notice the little things in life, like the leaves turning different colors in the fall. Or the fact you are breathing.

• Mindful

• Unmindful

Mindful or Unmindful

Paying attention to your negative thoughts or thinking about your bad memories

• Mindful

• Unmindful